UPDATED - WBOC's Michael Lopardi reports that a hostage held by an alleged shooter in Greenwood has been released. Delaware State Police continue to communicate with the 67 year old male suspect who remains barricaded inside a residence.

UPDATED - The Delaware State Police continue to operate at the scene of the reported shooting located at a residence on Water Street, Greenwood. Police confirm that a 67 year old male suspect remains barricaded inside the residence with one unidentified female hostage. The male suspect is reported to be armed with an unknown type firearm.

The Delaware State Police can confirm that a female victim was located in the front yard of the residence and was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, an unidentified male was transported earlier from the scene by ambulance for injuries to his upper extremities.

The Delaware State Police Special Operations Team and Crisis Management Team are in contact with the male suspect and are continuing to attempt to persuade the male to surrender.

GREENWOOD, Del. - A shooting at a residence on Water Street in Greenwood has forced police to close neighboring streets.

Sergeant Paul Shavack with Delaware State Police said the incident happened around 10:00 Sunday morning. Shavack said troopers are currently assessing the situation to determine the number of victims, and believe that a suspect is barricaded inside the home.

Meanwhile, State Police Helicopters are circling the small town and residents have been evacuated.

WBOC has a crew in Greenwood and will have more information as it is made available by police agencies.

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UPDATED - A nearly 12 hour stand-off with police has ended in Greenwood.

Delaware State Police said a man who barricaded himself in a Water Street home surrendered at 8:45 Sunday evening.

Police were called to the scene around 10:00 AM to respond to the report of a shooting. They say that's when they found a female shooting victim in the front yard. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. They said another shooting victim was taken to the hospital.

According to DSP, the suspected shooter held an unknown female hostage inside the home. The hostage was allowed to go free shortly after 5:30 PM.

Police have not released identities of the victims. They said the alleged shooter was 67 years old.

Many Greenwood residents were evacuated from their home and waited at the Greenwood Fire Department.